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By Roseanne Kulupi Convoy of cars during the Marian Motorcade processional in Madang. A convoy labelled "Marian Motorcade" united more than 500 youths from various parishes in the Madang Archdiocese on Friday, 23rd of October. Leading the Pilgrimage was the Statue of Blessed Mother Mary followed by truckloads of youth from different parishes singing songs of praise. The Marian Motorcade processional route began at Alexishafen and stopped at 4 Stations/Alters along the way bef

HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, 14 October 2026 – The Baby Box Ministry, an apostolate of the Child Protection Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara, has accompanied ten mothers who were experiencing crisis pregnancies between 1 July and 13 October 2026. Through pastoral accompaniment and counselling, all ten mothers have given birth, and their children have been joyfully welcomed by their mothers and families. According to Ms. Leotina Akwai, Child Protection Coordinator of

HONIARA, Solomon Islands, 24 October 2026 – Nine seminarian brothers have taken another important step towards the priesthood after graduating from Holy Name of Mary Seminary on Saturday, with eight receiving bachelor's degrees and one receiving a diploma. The graduation marks an important stage in their journey of preparation for priestly ministry in the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands. His Grace Archbishop Christopher Cardone, OP with the graduates and the attending

PORT MORESBY — The Second Commission Secretaries Meeting of 2026 convened on Tuesday, 27th October, at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI) headquarters. Group Picture of all Commission representatives present at the second commission Secretaries Meeting The gathering brought together departmental leaders alongside General Secretary Fr. Lawrence Arockiaraj to align pastoral strategies and strengthen inter-commission collaboration.

By: James Miri Kerema: The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) Association of Kerema Diocese held a three- day pilgrimage at St. Vincent de Paul Terapo Parish from October 23rd to 25th, 2026, bringing together more than 100 plus members from Moripi and Terapo parishes in the East Deanery. The gathering aimed to strengthen the faith and unity of association members while raising funds to purchase a new statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart for Kerema Diocese. Members from the

The Document titled "Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change" was approved by the Holy Father and officially published on the 22nd October 2026. The document addresses how the Church can effectively proclaim the Gospel (the kerygma) and hand on the Christian faith to new generations amidst today’s rapid cultural, social, and technological transformations. Download PDF "Venite ad me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith i

Day One of the CCHS National Conference On Tuesday, 20th October 2026, delegates gathered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for Day One of the 3rd Catholic Church Health Services (CCHS) National Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration under the theme of "Care & Compassion". Following the morning opening ceremony at the Crown Hotel and the launching of the new Catholic Health Information System (CHIS) database, conference participants proceeded to St. Mary’s Cathedral at

The Catholic Diocese of Kimbe celebrated an important moment in the faith journey of 406 young Catholics who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Valanguo Parish on 14 October 2026. The sacrament was administered by Bishop John Bosco Auram during his pastoral visit to the parish. The candidates came from Valanguo Parish and its sub-parishes, gathering with their families and parish communities to celebrate this important step in their Christian formation and deepen their

Port Moresby: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our everyday lives, but as technology continues to grow, young people must not forget the importance of human dignity, truth and love. This was the message of His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, in his address to students of Catholic schools in Port Moresby, during the St. Carlo Acutis Film Festival held at the Catholic Bishops Conference on 17 Octobe

Muli Fatima Shrine Proclaimed His Excellency, Most Rev. Donald Lippert, OFM Cap., Bishop of Mendi and host Bishop MULI, Diocese of Mendi – In a moment of profound grace for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea, the regional shrine at Muli in the Diocese of Mendi, was canonically elevated to the dignity of National Shrine. On Monday, 13 October 2026, the Church and sacred grounds of Muli, Southern Highlands Province, were formally declared the National Shrine of Our Lady of

CBC staff cutting their birthday cake during the Staff Gathering and commemoration of World Teachers Day including Sr. Roshni's 35th anniversary. In commemoration of World Teachers Day last week, the staff of Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands gathered together today, 12th October 2026, to honor those who have contributed towards the informal and formal educational sector of our beautiful country. The gathering was also to celebrate the birthd

Fires are breaking out everywhere. With oil palm and dry grass catching flames rapidly and smoke filling the air, Fr. Evance warns that public health is now at risk. Kimbe, West New Britain - A Franciscan Capuchin Friar based in the Diocese of Kimbe, who is also the Parish Priest of Bitokara - St. Theresia of the Child Jesus and the Coordinator of JPIC - Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation - within the Capuchins in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, is urging resident